The Nice Book

A perfect introduction to manners and playing nice by David Ezra Stein&#151;author of Caldecott Honor winner <i>Interrupting Chicken</i> <i>Pouch! </i>(a Charlotte Zolotow Honor book) and <i>Leaves </i>(recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award).<br>&#160;<br>From cuddling koalas to friendly penguins an array of animals illustrates fun sweet and silly examples of &#147;how to be nice&#148; showing simple ways young children can show they care for those around them. The lyrical text funny illustrations and upbeat friendship message make this a great gift and a wonderful introduction to manners.